This is what the Lord says:

“Stand at the crossroads and look;
    ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
    and you will find rest for your souls.
    But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ Jeremiah 6:16 NIV

How is your soul feeling today?

Do you feel rested?

On day one, we pause to examine where we really are in our daily walk with God. On paper, you may be doing all the “right” things—reading Scripture, studying the Word, gathering with other believers, watching or attending church. And those things matter. But they can still remain surface-level.

Is it possible that some of this has become lip service?

The Israelites were doing many of these same religious practices, yet they were also worshiping Baal and other gods—right in the temple of God. Maybe they thought they could cover all their bases. A spiritual two-for-one deal. That sounds extreme… but do we do the same thing?

How often are you trying to make a way instead of waiting on God’s way?

How often are you “helping” God along because it feels like He’s moving too slowly?

Notice what God says in this verse: ask for the good way—and walk in it—and you will find rest for your souls.

Not run.

Not rush.

Walk.

How often are you actually asking God about His plans for you—and then waiting for His response?

This intentional time is about clearing out the noise so we can hear more of God and less of ourselves, less of the pressure, less of outside influence. It’s an opportunity to realign—to check whether we’ve wandered off the path while waiting, simply because waiting felt too long.

The beautiful thing about God is that His way is clear. And if we’ve drifted, we are always invited to return.

Prayer

Lord, show me what I’ve ignored. Reveal where I’ve been moving blindly in my own way instead of following You.

Show me where I’ve been going through the motions—doing what looks right, but with a heart that wasn’t fully after Yours. Gently lead me back to Your path. Remind me of Your plans for me—plans for good.Give me the rest, peace, and strength that only You can give.

Amen.

Until next time,

Dominique